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Position Vacant

Workshop Mechanic

CASUAL – POTENTIAL FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT

At the Paroo Shire Council, we believe that our success starts with our people.

We are committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and rewarding work setting where team members feel supported and
valued.

As Workshop Mechanic, you will diagnose and repair faults in Council’s heavy vehicles, trucks, plant, light vehicles
and equipment. We are seeking a capable, hands-on mechanic who can identify root causes and restore equipment
to safe, reliable operation.

You will undertake planned and reactive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, maintain accurate service records
and contribute to a safe, efficient workshop.

Initially casual, the position may lead to permanent employment, subject to operational needs, satisfactory
performance and Council approval processes.

An immediate start is on offer. If you would like to contribute to our team, please submit a cover letter and current
CV for consideration.

If you would like further information, please contact:

Recruitment on 07 4655 8400.
You can email your interest directly to Recruitment at [email protected]

Alternatively, download the information directly from our website at

Employment Vacancies – Paroo Shire Council

Position Description – Workshop Mechanic Dated: 21 October 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

WORKSHOP MECHANIC

Position Number: 715 Location: Cunnamulla

Award: Queensland Local Government Industry Award (Stream C) – State 2017

Certified Agreement: Paroo Shire Council – Operational Staff Certified Agreement 2025–2028

Classification Level: TBA Dependent on Skills & Employment Type: Casual – potential permanent
Qualifications employment

Department / Team: Infrastructure / Workshop and

Fleet
Reports to: Workshop and Fleet Coordinator Supervises: Nil

Our Values

In making and implementing our decisions, we will be guided by the principles of integrity, efficiency and
continuous improvement and exhibit the following core values:
Pride, Accountability, Respect, Open & Transparent, Opportunities for Employment, Safety and Commitment

Position Objectives

The Workshop Mechanic diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs Council’s heavy vehicles, trucks, plant, light
vehicles and equipment. The role requires identifying root causes, completing effective repairs and verifying
equipment is safe and serviceable.
Working with the Workshop and Fleet Coordinator and workshop team, the mechanic delivers planned and
reactive maintenance, responds to breakdowns, maintains accurate records and improves fleet reliability and cost
effectiveness.
Other workshop duties may be assigned within the employee’s skills, qualifications and licences. Casual hours
depend on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

- Independently diagnose and repair faults in Council’s heavy vehicles, trucks, plant, light vehicles and

equipment using appropriate tests, diagnostic tools and trade judgement.




- Undertake breakdown repairs, corrective maintenance, scheduled servicing and inspections to restore safe

operation and minimise downtime.
- Identify root causes of complex or recurring faults, select practical repairs and seek specialist support where

work exceeds the employee’s competencies.
- Use parts, materials, tools and external repair services cost-effectively to support asset reliability and whole-

of-life value.
- Maintain accurate, timely electronic job cards, service and defect records, parts usage, work orders and

timesheets.
- Keep the Workshop and Fleet Coordinator and relevant teams informed of progress, outstanding faults,

expected completion times and operational impacts.
- Test completed repairs, confirm faults are rectified and record unresolved defects before returning equipment

to service.
- Conduct inspections and issue Certificates of Inspection only where required and legally accredited and

authorised.
- Keep workshop tools, equipment and work areas clean, safe and serviceable; report defects and hazards.

Position Description – Workshop Mechanic Dated: 21 October 2026

- Complete required safety documentation, including SWMS, SOPs, risk assessments, JSAs, Take 5s and hazard

reports.
- Follow safe practices for isolation, lifting, workshop machinery, manual handling and handling fuels, oils and

chemicals.
- Provide practical guidance to apprentices or less experienced staff when appropriately qualified and

authorised.
- Participate in separately agreed breakdown or on-call arrangements, subject to applicable casual conditions

and competencies.
- Undertake reasonable non-trade workshop tasks and assist other Council projects within competency and

safety requirements.
- Suggest practical improvements to maintenance, recordkeeping, workshop safety, fleet reliability and cost

effectiveness.
- Perform other reasonable duties directed by the Workshop and Fleet Coordinator within qualifications,

competency, licences and classification.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

- Legal right to live and work in Australia.
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical

Technology, or an equivalent relevant mechanical trade qualification and experience.

- Current Queensland “C” Class Driver’s Licence or higher.
- Construction Induction Card (White Card), or ability to obtain one before undertaking work requiring it.
- Ability to meet relevant pre-employment health assessment and National Police Check requirements.
- Proven hands-on ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical faults in heavy vehicles, trucks, plant

and/or light vehicles.



Applicants must provide examples of faults personally diagnosed and successfully
repaired; routine servicing alone is insufficient.

- Ability to use diagnostic equipment, fault codes, testing procedures and manuals to identify root causes, select

repairs and verify results.
- Reliability, accountability, sound judgement and the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a small

team.
- Ability to maintain accurate electronic job cards, service, defect, parts and time records, or learn Council

systems quickly.
- Ability to prioritise repairs, manage competing demands, communicate progress and meet quality and time

requirements.

Desirable

- Additional skills or authorisations in auto-electrical systems, air conditioning or vehicle inspections/Certificates

of Inspection.
- Extensive fault diagnosis and repair experience with heavy trucks, diesel engines, hydraulics and earthmoving

plant.
- Experience mentoring or supporting mechanical apprentices.
- Heavy vehicle licence (preferably HC) and/or relevant High Risk Work licences (LF, DG or CV).
- First aid qualification and experience attending remote mechanical breakdowns.

Corporate Accountabilities

- Comply with Council policies and legislation, including the Local Government Act 2009, Code of Conduct, WHS

and Anti-Discrimination policies.
- Meet the inherent requirements of the role, with appropriate adjustments, and respond flexibly to workshop

needs.
- Promote an honest, accountable, respectful and supportive team culture.

Position Description – Workshop Mechanic Dated: 21 October 2026

- Perform duties in accordance with relevant standards and manufacturers’ specifications.
- Maintain confidentiality of Council information acquired through employment.
- Use and care for Council tools, plant, vehicles and equipment responsibly.
- Maintain constructive relationships with Council staff, suppliers and contractors and provide responsive

service.

Work Health and Safety

- Comply with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), relevant legislation and Council safety procedures.
- Use PPE and safe practices; participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks and incident reporting.
- Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe plant promptly; stop or escalate unsafe work.

Team Contribution

Work collaboratively and respectfully with workshop staff, operational teams and external stakeholders.

- Cooperate with the Workshop and Fleet Coordinator, mechanics, apprentices, plant operators, suppliers and

contractors.

- Raise issues constructively with a solution-focused approach and take ownership of assigned tasks.
- Share technical knowledge and assist apprentices or less experienced staff where authorised.
- Attend and participate in relevant staff meetings, toolbox talks and training as requested.
- Demonstrate Council’s values, reliability, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Agility Statement

This PD summarises the nature and level of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may change after consultation,
subject to industrial arrangements and the employee’s competencies.

📌 Casual Workshop Mechanic (Cunnamulla)
🏢 Paroo Shire Council
📍 Cunnamulla